#4E3999 Hex Color
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A dense, saturated violet, #4e3999 brings serious depth to dark-themed UI projects. This shade feels grounded and cool, offering enough contrast to make white text pop effectively in body copy. It pairs well with muted golds or slate grays to avoid a cluttered look. As a dominant base, this hex code works best when tempered by lighter, neutral spacing.
Questions about #4e3999
What is #4e3999 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e3999 is rgb(78, 57, 153), in HSL hsl(253, 46%, 41%) and in CMYK 49%, 63%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #4e3999 in design?
#4e3999 works effectively with muted golds or slate grays to balance its intense, saturated violet tone. Using slate for secondary elements creates a professional, grounded look that keeps the overall UI clean without becoming cluttered.
Is #4e3999 suitable for text on dark backgrounds?
#4e3999 is too dark to use as a background for black or dark gray text, but it serves as an excellent base for white typography. Its high saturation ensures that white elements pop clearly, maintaining readability in dark mode designs.
Is #4e3999 readable on white or black?
#4e3999 has a 8.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.